Thomas Tuchel praises ‘key’ Mason Mount as Chelsea close in on semi-final spot

Chelsea players celebrate after Mason Mount’s goal (Angel Fernandez/AP)

Thomas Tuchel hailed “key player” Mason Mount for taking his career to the next level with his stunning strike in Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Porto.

England internationals Mount and Ben Chilwell handed the Blues control of their last-eight battle as they scored two away goals during a fine performance in Seville.